iTunes version 12.12.0.6 only works on English-language Windows, crashes on startup when Windows UI is in a different language

I've also spoken to two helpful, but puzzled Apple support personnel this morning. It seems the word hasn't gotten fully around Apple yet as neither were familiar with this issue. After discussion with Apple, I've decided to leave my English-UK PC and the iTunes installation files alone until there's a definitive acknowledgement from Apple about a fix.

Incidentally, the iTunes application is now shown as "not available" in the Microsoft Store, so something is progressing. Meantime, I'm using the Windows "Groove Music" application (such a dire name...)

Same Problem in Switzerland (German). Switched back to 12.11.0.26 and it work's fine again.

Portuguese (Brazil) seems to be having the same issue.

I have tasted here too in Windows 10 Arabic language and it's not working too, I hope it will get fixed soon !

Unfortunately this problem also occurs in the Portuguese language.

Chinese version does not work too!

It also does not start in Hebrew

This is the sad moment that the programmer forgot to test other languages ​​before releasing a version.

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The english language version is also affected. I have had to uninstall 12.12 and install an older version.

Now exist a new version of iTunes in Microsoft Store, but Apple Software Update still not showing any update.

Apple release an update for Microsoft Store and Apple Software Update and everything is fine.

Great work in finding this out. Can I just ask though? I am in the (UK) and have this error. Could it be that it only works for Windows UI English US? I assume this isn’t something a user can easily change themselves ?

So I have checked my Windows UI and it was set to English (United Kingdom). But I am still getting the missing required files message. I have uninstalled and re-installed. I really don't want to have to delete every trace of iTunes from my machine and tehn start over from scratch. Surely that can't be the only answer.

I am German and wasted three hours of my lifetime deinstalling, deleting files, installing again, deleting again, installing old version, did not work. I need iTunes only for transfering Audible books to the old iPod nano of my blind wife. Please Apple fix it soon!!!

I can't consolidate my files because my iTunes doesn't open anymore. But I will try follow the steps froms "Restore your library from a backup". I think with this method, I don't need to consolidate the files.

Thanks!